LeBron James decided early that talent alone wasn’t going to be enough. At 41, James said the one thing that could derail an all-time career was failing to prepare, a realization that shaped everything that followed.
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama made clear Saturday that he will not become emotional when Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James eventually retires.
The Lakers’ future is already being mapped out. The only question is whether LeBron James fits into it. That tension surfaced on February 13 when Chris Mannix appeared on The Dan Patrick Show and outlined how the Los Angeles Lakers are structuring their long-term vision around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, not necessarily around LeBron James.
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
Chris Bosh believes the Miami Heat still had championship potential after LeBron James departed in 2014 and said he was motivated to win a title without his former teammate.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the middle of their most successful tenure since the departure of LeBron James. For the majority of the franchise’s existence, they have been among the worst teams in the NBA.
LeBron James will bypass All-Star Media Day, the NBA confirmed, opting instead for a private press conference Sunday at 11:30 a.m. PT ahead of the league’s revamped All-Star format.
The links between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks stretch well beyond the Luka Doncic trade last year. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd was previously a Lakers assistant under Frank Vogel, who coincidentally is now an assistant under Kidd in Dallas.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is in his 23rd NBA season at age 41. His future has been one of the biggest topics of discussion surrounding L.A. — and the entire league — this season.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have found new life since trading Darius Garland for veteran superstar James Harden. The team and the fans have newfound energy and the Cavs are a top favorite to win the Eastern Conference.
In the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over the Dallas Mavericks, LeBron James once again made history as he became the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double, finishing with 28 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green admitted he regrets calling LeBron James a b***h during their heated exchange in Game 4 of the 2016 NBA Finals, which eventually led to his suspension in the next game.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was named an All-Star for the 22nd time in his career in 2026, but while he has been making these trips year after year, he’s never participated in the Dunk Contest.
Speculation that LeBron James might leave the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason continues to linger, with a new rumor linking him to a particularly intriguing outcome.
The Los Angeles Lakers went into the All-Star break with a bang by defeating the Dallas Mavericks 124-104. They moved to 33-21 and into fifth in the Western Conference ahead of the week off.
LeBron James again etched his name deeper into NBA history on Thursday night, becoming the oldest player to record a triple-double at 41 years and 44 days old.
LeBron James keeps finding new ways to make the calendar irrelevant. James became the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double Thursday night, posting 28 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds in the Lakers’ 124–104 home win over the Mavericks.
LeBron James become the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers went into the All-Star break with a 124-104 victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.
When James has been healthy and in the lineup, he is still playing at a high level, averaging 21.8 points, 5.7 rebounds. 6.8 assists and 1.1 steals per game.
James’ numbers this season — 21.8 points, 6.9 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game on 50.2% shooting — are a step down from the ones he has put up in recent years.